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Country Villa With Private Pool And Large Garden

This delightful, individually designed detached country house has its own very large pentagon shaped swimming pool and an extensive cultivated garden of about one acre with a profusion of beautiful trees, climbing shrubs and flowers, surrounding the villa and pool. The remainder of the 4 acres has natural vegetation and gives total privacy. There are several large terraces on different levels, with an extensive water feature which includes waterfalls and fish ponds. The house is looked after by a local property management company who completely clean the house before you arrive, make up beds and if there should be any problems – sort these out for you.

Country Villa With Private Pool And Large Garden

This delightful, individually designed detached country house has its own very large pentagon shaped swimming pool and an extensive cultivated garden of about one acre with a profusion of beautiful trees, climbing shrubs and flowers, surrounding the villa and pool. The remainder of the 4 acres has natural vegetation and gives total privacy. There are several large terraces on different levels, with an extensive water feature which includes waterfalls and fish ponds. The house is looked after by a local property management company who completely clean the house before you arrive, make up beds and if there should be any problems – sort these out for you.

Country Villa With Private Pool And Large Garden

Country Villa With Private Pool And Large Garden

Country Villa With Private Pool And Large Garden

This delightful, individually designed detached country house has its own very large pentagon shaped swimming pool and an extensive cultivated garden of about one acre with a profusion of beautiful trees, climbing shrubs and flowers, surrounding the villa and pool. The remainder of the 4 acres has natural vegetation and gives total privacy. There are several large terraces on different levels, with an extensive water feature which includes waterfalls and fish ponds. The house is looked after by a local property management company who completely clean the house before you arrive, make up beds and if there should be any problems – sort these out for you.

This delightful, individually designed detached country house has its own very large pentagon shaped swimming pool and an extensive cultivated garden of about one acre with a profusion of beautiful trees, climbing shrubs and flowers, surrounding the villa and pool. The remainder of the 4 acres has natural vegetation and gives total privacy. There are several large terraces on different levels, with an extensive water feature which includes waterfalls and fish ponds. The house is looked after by a local property management company who completely clean the house before you arrive, make up beds and if there should be any problems – sort these out for you.

About Nattira Dunbar

We are a retired couple living in Surrey who enjoy having a home in the warm sunshine. We owned property in Gozo before we discovered Menorca.

The short journey time from the UK is a real bonus. Our family, with two sons, have loved our holidays on the island and now our grandchildren are following in the family footsteps to this island.

Nattira Dunbar purchased this villa in 1997

Why Nattira Dunbar chose Alaior

San Juan is located between Alaior and the south coast of the island. It is part of a gated estate of properties which gives privacy and security. The house is on slightly high ground which gives us views of the sea and a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside. We are close to one of the spectacular gorges on the island and where there are eagles nesting. It is extremely quite and peaceful and although the airport is only about 20 minutes drive away, we never hear the airplanes as the flight paths are in a totally different direction. The island has more beaches than all the other Balearic islands added together. There are wonderful restaurants and historic towns to explore and the island is a great place for walking through unspoilt countryside.

What makes this villa unique

San Juan is a very individually designed property with an unusual very large pentagon shaped swimming pool. With such a large area of ground it is wonderfully private and peaceful. The garden has a variety of trees offering shade – very restful in the heat of the day. The original owner went to tremendous lengths to create an interesting garden with its many terraces and water features and this is one it its many appealing features. As Menorca is on the migratory route for many birds, we see a wonderful variety of different species in the garden, also there are many “wild” tortoises who take regular walks around the garden, and will want to share your breakfast.

Facilities

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday villa in Alaior in Àrea Metropolitana de Maó

Four bathrooms - two of the bathrooms are en-suite, and the other two are adjacent to the other two bedrooms.

Bedrooms:

4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9

Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 8/9 (4 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: There are four bedrooms – three with twin beds, one with a double bed. In addition there is a small single mezzanine gallery bedroom.

Entertainment:

Books ...

DVD Player

Music Library

Satellite / Cable ...

Stereo

Television

Toys

Outside:

Balcony

Terrace

Garden

Barbecue

Suitability:

wheelchair inaccessible

Pool / Spa:

Private Pool

Attractions:

bay

churches

playground

restaurants

ruins

Leisure Activities:

beachcombing

paddle boating

scenic drives

sight seeing

walking

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

groceries

hospital

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

equestrian events

fishing

hiking

jet skiing

pier fishing

sailing

snorkelling

swimming

tennis

water skiing

Notes:

Notes on accommodation: There is a large shaded outdoor dining area with dining table and chairs, a central large terrace with flights of steps down to a lower terrace with barbecue area, with a large built-in BBQ and permanent bench seating. In addition there is a small portable BBQ. Outside: The pentagon shaped swimming pool is very large and surrounded by a paved terrace furnished with sun loungers and sun shades. The pool has shallow steps in two corners, then various levels including a wide shelf going all round the pool which is 88 cms deep which slopes gently and then dips sharply towards the centre which is just over 1.85m deep. Utility Room: A large fridge/freezer and washing machine. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: If you are staying more than one week – an interim clean and change of bed linen will be carried out. Bathroom towels supplied. Own towels needed for pool and beach, or can be rented.

A wonderful week

It was pretty hot with perhaps a heatwave even by Menorcan standards? It reached 36.5 degrees C on the thermometer one day! The swimming pool was used a great deal by us all, from the early morning to the evening, when it was lovely to swim to cool off before sleeping. It was great to have the variation in depth especially for our 2 year-old grand-daughter.

The garden looked amazing and the tortoises turned up on cue every morning at breakfast time. The house was very spacious and easily accommodated 8 adults and one child with plenty of room to spread out. We really enjoyed the covered eating area, and also the area around the barbeque, which we used on several occasions.

The wildlife was really interesting. Apart from the tortoises, we loved seeing the geckos and hearing the nightingales, nightjars, hoopoe, and once the Scops owl.

The information provided with the various files and books about the island were really helpful.

We used Auto Victoria for the car hire- it was ready to pick up at the airport, and the whole process was smooth.

All in all it was a lovely relaxing week- none of us had been to Menorca before and all feel we would like to return sometime in the future. Many thanks!

Review Submitted: 20-Jun-2017

Date of Stay: June 2017

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Many thanks for sharing your experience with everyone, I am glad you had a great time.
Look forward to welcoming you back again.
Regards,
Nattira

Beautiful rural villa, with a sea view

This was the second year that our family spent a week at San Juan. Lovely relaxing break, sat by the pool and went in it most days. The garden is beautiful, and the villa clean, very well equipped and spacious. One of our families most favourite places.

Review Submitted: 31-Oct-2017

Date of Stay: October 2017

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Hi Rosie,
Thank you for your great comments, we look forward to welcoming you back again.
Regards,
The Dunbars

Beautiful home,pool and garden

The house was spotless and really well suited to a family summer holiday. There was plenty of space for 2 families to sleep, bathe, cook and relax. Each bedroom has lots of storage and the fridge/freezer was big enough for everything we needed. There were loads of towels for inside and out and everything you could need in the kitchen. The pool and gardens are absolutely beautiful and we loved the daily tortoise visits and all the insect life which the children could experience. There is a real sense of being out in the wild whilst at the same time having every creature comfort provided!

The nearest shops and supermarket were only a 10 minute drive away and you could get everything you needed there in Sant Climent.

We would definitely recommend San Juan for a relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings. Thank you for allowing us to share such a special place.

Review Submitted: 07-Aug-2017

Date of Stay: July 2017

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you lovely family, hope we could have you back there again soon. The Dunbars

Perfect villa in the countryside.

The villa suited our family holiday, we all had our own bedroom and bathroom. Very spacious and well equipped. The gardens are beautiful, we made good use of the BBQ with its own seating area. The pool is large and clean, whilst not heated we all had a swim, even in October. The tortoises are great to see and appeared everyday in the sunshine. A car is a must, but very quick and easy to pop to the nearest village. We would certainly consider a return visit.

Review Submitted: 02-Nov-2016

Date of Stay: October 2016

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Many thanks for your review, I am glad you had a great time. We hope to welcome you back again.
Regards,
Nattira

The resort town of Cala en Porter, with its lovely sandy beach and sheltered bay, is about 10 minutes by car. Many other beaches are within easy, quick reach – in fact Menorca has more beaches than all the other Balearic Islands added together.

Travel:

The nearby towns of Alaior and SantCliment offer a variety of good shops, bars and restaurants. Despite its total seclusion, airport journey time by car (which is essential) is just 15-20 minutes.

Distances:

SanJuan is part of the estate of SantTomeu comprising 22 residences – each with its own 5 acre plot - and is located inland, off a road which connects the historic local town of Alaior with the road from SantCliment to Cala en Porter. Despite its total seclusion, airport journey time by car (which is essential) is just 15-20 minutes, and the resort town of Cala en Porter, with its lovely sandy beach and sheltered bay, is about 10 minutes.

Further Details:

Mahon - the current capital of the island is about 25 minutes by car, a fascinating town with a very interesting history and a huge deep water harbour – favoured by Nelson. The old capital town - Ciutadella is the farthest town from the villa and is 50 minutes drive. This is a must to explore with its medieval quarter and wonderful shops. Menorca is a small island with an area of 271 sq miles (702 km2), rounded by a coastline of 134 miles(216 km), a distance from north to south of 29 mile. The island has a golf course and can provide sailing and other water sports and horse riding. Bicycles can be hired from Mahon. You can discover the authentic countryside and stunning coastline of Menorca by walking on the ancient Cami de Cavalls, the Path of the Horses, which takes you around the coast of Menorca.

Additional pricing information

Fees

No additional mandatory fees

Refundable Damage Deposit

£300

Booking Notes:
A non refundable deposit of 25% is payable on booking and the balance is payable 30 days before arrival. A security deposit of £300 is added to the balance to be paid, and will be returned seven days after departure unless there are any breakages, excessive cleaning required or damage, the cost of which will be deducted before repayment is made.

Changeover Day:
Saturday - but we can be flexible outside July and August.
Villa to be vacated by 10am on morning of departure to allow for cleaning. Guests arrive from 3pm (early arrivals can leave their luggage after 10am whilst the villa was being cleaned).

Notes on prices:
Above prices based on up to 6 adults (plus accompanying children), larger groups please contact the owner.
**** Out of high season we offer discounts for parties of 4 or less ****